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Bust Flawed Assumptions and Boost Workplace Productivity

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  by  Gotara  | Great companies obsess over workplace productivity , a principle that held true when this HBR article was published in 2017 and is even more vital in today’s business landscape. In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies face the pressing challenge of maximizing productivity while ensuring the well-being of their employees. However, when leaders discuss workplace productivity, the message employees hear is often simply cost-cutting, which resonates poorly with employees prioritizing their well-being. It’s telling that while  87% of employees believe they’re highly productive, only 12% of CEOs share that view . This disconnect stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how to drive productivity effectively. Let’s set the record straight.       In this article, we will leverage our leaders’ ( Dr. D Sangeeta  and  Dana Ginn ) extensive experiences and insights to address the root causes of unproductive work environm...

How to Manage Imposter Syndrome?

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  According to a  KPMG study , 75 percent of female executives across industries have experienced imposter syndrome in their careers. To recognize and manage imposter syndrome, it’s first important to look at the  key findings of the study so that STEM + women know they aren’t alone, including: Seventy-five percent of executive women report having personally experienced imposter syndrome at certain points in their career. Eighty-five percent believe imposter syndrome is commonly experienced by women in corporate America. Seventy-four percent of executive women believe that their male counterparts do not experience feelings of self-doubt as much as female leaders do. Eighty-one percent believe they put more pressure on themselves not to fail than men do.   Many High Achieving Women in STEM + Experience Imposter Syndrome At  Gotara , we find that many women in STEM + careers  experience imposter syndrome from time to time. This is no surprise since  impo...